Ontario Truck Driving Championships announce winners

CAMPBELLVILLE, Ont. -- The 65th edition of the Ontario Truck Driving Championships were held at Mohawk Raceway in Campbellville on July 9. The winners of the five classes will now go to Calgary in August to compete in the National Professional...

OTA Education Foundation’s donation drive extended to end of July

TORONTO, Ont. -- The OTA Education Foundation is extending the deadline on its current donation drive to July 29, so that it can award as many scholarships as possible to children of parents who work in the trucking industry, the group...

COMPETITION WATCH: Energy company buys oilfield trucking firm

CALGARY, Alta. -- Provident Energy has taken ownership of two-thirds of oilfield hauling fleet Three Star Trucking in a deal worth about $20 million.

Report shows continued strength in commercial vehicle market

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- The Class 8 order backlog continues to grow, as demand for commercial vehicles remains strong, despite a cooling economy.

COMPETITION WATCH: Yanke makes major investment in Regina’s Global Transportation Hub

REGINA, Sask. -- The Global Transportation Hub in Regina got a shot in the arm this week, with Yanke Group of Companies breaking ground on a 40-acre transportation and logistics centre.

B.C. approves higher payloads for pony trailers with roll-coupling hitch connection

VERNON, B.C. -- After years of stability testing and hundreds of thousands of dollars in research and development, Wolf Trailer Company has convinced B.C.'s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch to increase the maximum allowable...

Fort Garry Industries adds new manager

WINNIPEG, Man. -- Fort Garry Industries has announced the hiring of Dave Cannon as senior manager of business development.

Detroit Diesel offering free plant tours for drivers, owners

DETROIT, Mich. -- Detroit Diesel has declared August Driver Appreciation Month and is offering free plant tours to interested CDL-holders and truck owners.

Cummins CEO Tim Solso to retire; Linebarger named as replacement

COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins chairman and CEO Tim Solso has announced his retirement from the company.

COMPETITION WATCH: Big Freight buys Paramount Storage

WINNIPEG, Man. -- In an effort to broaden the scope of its service offerings, Big Freight System has purchased Paramount Storage.

Quebec service technician wins top prize in Navistar competition

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- A Quebec technician has been won the Top Service Technician Award at the 2011 Navistar Service-Technician Rodeo. Luc Ouellet of Camions International Elite in Quebec City won the top prize along with American service...

Nulogx, SCL seminar to offer business plan tips for uncertain times

TORONTO, Ont. -- Nulogx and Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada are getting set for their second annual breakfast seminar, titled Transportation Planning for 2012 in Uncertain Times - Hear Expert Opinions on the Road Ahead.

Penske receives one-millionth transmission from Allison

READING, Pa. -- Penske Truck Leasing has received its one millionth 3000 Series transmission from Allison Transmission. The historic unit has been spec'd for a Freightliner M2 chassis and will be used by East Penn Manufacturing of Lyon Station,...

Eaton adds new Flex Reman line, ups warranty coverage

KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Eaton Corporation has increased the availability and coverage of its Reman transmissions through the addition of a new Flex Reman line. In addition, Eaton raised the standard warranty coverage of its entire heavy-duty Reman...

Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator: Money Management

TORONTO, Ont. -- Building a reserve account of three months' worth of operating expenses can be a life-saver for owner/operators, Ray Haight, CEO of ATBS Canada explains in Part 5 of Becoming a Successful Owner/Operator, focusing on money...